Gammon Construction, Balfour Beatty's Far East joint venture, has landed a £500 million contract in Hong Kong.

The JV has been appointed to deliver the final stage of the Lyric Theatre Development, and is expected to employ 1,700 people at peak construction.

Works include the construction of a world-class theatre complex that comprises of a 1,450-seat lyric theatre, a 600-seat medium theatre and a 270-seat studio theatre, as well as numerous dance and rehearsal studios, restaurants, offices, and information and ticketing centre.

Gammon has supported the delivery of the project since 2016, securing contracts from the West Kowloon Cultural District Authority (WKCDA). It has was awarded the first of two phases by WKCDA, followed by a contract for the public infrastructure and extended basement works.

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In line with Balfour Beatty's 25 by 2025 strategy, which aims to reduce activity onsite by 25% by the year 2025, Gammon will adopt an 'integrated digital project delivery' system. This includes adopting modularisation and off-site manufacturing techniques, as well as utilising digital tools such as Building Information Modelling to improve quality, productivity and safety of works

Thomas Ho, Chief Executive of Gammon, said: "We are delighted WKCDA has once again selected Gammon to work with them, for what will be the final stage of this world-class arts and cultural facility. Our skilled professionals will bring the level of service and quality necessary to realise the architect's vision on this complex project, for the benefit of the dance and theatrical communities of Hong Kong and its patrons."

Works are scheduled to commence in autumn 2019 and expected to be complete by the end of 2023.

(CM)